Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers (Printer-friendly)

Chicken and pineapple chunks grilled on skewers deliver sweet, smoky, and tropical flavors, perfect for summer meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Produce

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges

→ Marinade

05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Place chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for basting. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Set grill to medium-high heat and allow it to preheat thoroughly.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers.
05 - Place skewers on the grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes and basting with reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
06 - Remove skewers from grill. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and offer lime wedges on the side for serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The marinade transforms every bite into a juicy, sweet-savory burst—an easy crowd pleaser you’d almost want to hide for yourself.
  • The combo of pineapple and chicken just feels festive, making even an ordinary dinner feel like a party.
02 -
  • If you forget to soak wooden skewers, you’ll end up with charred stubs (it happened to me—metal skewers solve this).
  • I once switched to chicken thighs, and suddenly everything was juicier—if you like richer flavor, give it a try.
03 -
  • Always cut ingredients to similar sizes so everything cooks at the same rate.
  • Reserving half the marinade for basting really intensifies the flavor—never skip this step.
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